~2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION In the last decade there has appeared a growing regard fo r the physical welfa re of the young people. On account of t he hu rry, rush and excitement of thi s age, it is absolute ly necessary that we watch the physical deve lopment of the coming gene rati on. In all ou r schools a certain period is bei ng set apa r t for the r ecreation and phys ical education of its pupils. Our aim in this department is to comb-ine needed exercise and enjoyment. The work consists of marches, drill s, I nd ian club exe rcises, and f ree exercises and cali stheni cs. In the marches and drills correct posture a nd a graceful ca rr iage are particularly stressed. In the club swinging a nd calistheni cs unu sed musc les come into play. By t hese muscular con tractions and relaxat ions there is a vigorous fu nct ional increase of hea rt acti vity, circu la tion a nd res piration-consequently a n incr ea sed metabol ism. , Pag e seventy-seven
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